The 90th Minute
adidas Etrusco Unico: The Story of the Football That Defined the 1990s
The adidas Etrusco Unico was much more than the football used at Italia 90. Discover its history, the tournaments it appeared in and the differences in manufacture, printed details and design that still interest collectors today.
What Is Football Memorabilia and What Determines the Value of a Piece?
What is football memorabilia and why are some pieces worth more than others? Explore authenticity, provenance, Match Worn shirts, rarity and documentation.
The 1938 World Cup in France: The Tournament That Survived the Shadows of War
The 1938 FIFA World Cup occupies a singular place in the history of sport. It was the third edition of the World Cup organised by FIFA and, unknowingly, the last...
Italy 1934: The World Cup That Turned Football into Propaganda
When discussing the most controversial World Cups in history, the name of the 1934 FIFA World Cup inevitably appears. It was not merely a sporting tournament: it was a display...
How Football Became the World’s Game of the 20th Century
A journey through FIFA’s earliest steps, the Olympic Games and the 1930 World Cup in Uruguay: the tournament that changed football history forever.